Category Archives: Critics

Jesus Camp Interview

Excellent interview with Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the filmmakers of Jesus Camp, conducted by Canadian evangelical film critic Peter Chattaway.

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Ebert on Evil

Sometimes movies are more than just movies. Roger Ebert wrote a scathing review of a sadistic horror film called “Chaos”. The creators responded, and then Ebert wrote this stirring response. (via tbit)

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Jealous of Youth?

Somebody peed on Rex Reed’s cornflakes again: NY Observer: It’s Anarchy! Film’s New Hacks At least he’s consistent. Almost everything he hates, I love, although I think we can find some common ground over Hudson Hawk. But honestly, Rex, why … Continue reading

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Breathless (À bout de souffle)

Brooke and I saw Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless (À bout de souffle) (1960) the other night. It was my first time seeing it, though Brooke has seen it several times before, and says it’s one of her favourite films. Frankly, I … Continue reading

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Christians In The Movies

Interesting column over at Christianity Today about the good, bad, and just plain ugly portrayals of Christian believers in the movies.

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